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Portraits of Dennis and Diademia Doram Jr., oil on canvas by Patrick Henry Davenport, 1839
Born into slavery, Dennis and Diademia Doram became prominent citizens of Danville, Kentucky. Dennis Doram succeeded in several enterprises, including a rope factory and hemp business. By the 1840s, the Dorams had several thousand dollars in the bank and owned hundreds of acres of land.
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Portraits of Dennis and Diademia Doram Jr., oil on canvas by Patrick Henry Davenport, 1839

Programs

KHS programsThe Kentucky Historical Society packages the state's heritage in programs of all shapes and sizes from tours and lectures to hands-on workshops and special events. Programs in Frankfort and across the state provide opportunities for adults, families and children to participate actively in learning about Kentucky's history.

For Children and Families

Camp ArtyFact
Kentucky Junior Historical Society
Kentucky History Day


For Adults

Highlighting History: Food for Thought
Family History Workshops


For Schools

Field trips
Kentucky Junior Historical Society
Kentucky History Day


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KHS Civil War Sesquicentennial

KHS Civil War Sesquicentennial
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